We are a non-governmental organization supporting international cooperation and the development of local governments.
About Us
Mayors of Slovakia (Slovak-Czech Mayors' Alliance) is a non-governmental organization that connects municipalities, experts, and partners from Slovakia, Czechia, and Ukraine.
Its ambition is that cooperation between municipalities does not end with formal meetings, but brings concrete opportunities – new contacts, meaningful projects, funding, testing solutions in practice, and measurable improvements in public services.
It was created from the conviction that cities and municipalities are currently facing similar challenges: pressure on budgets, the need to modernize services, increase resilience to crises, work with data and technologies, and at the same time maintain community life and quality of life in their territories. That is why it is building a stable cooperation network based on trust, sharing of experience, and long-term partnerships with practical impact.
The Slovak-Czech area has natural ties – similar competences of local governments, a shared history and compatible experience. Ukraine enters this cooperation mainly through municipal partnerships, recovery and resilience building – wherever it makes sense to combine solidarity with a systemic approach, know-how and project management.
Open to cooperation with:
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cities and municipalities that want to address their priorities systematically and in cooperation,
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expert and institutional partners (academia, think tanks, non-governmental organizations),
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companies and investors who want to cooperate fairly and professionally with local governments,
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international partners who want to engage in cooperation in the region.
Organization Management
Alexander Sirko, MBA
Chairman of Mayors of Slovakia
Advisor to the Chairman of the ZMOS for Slovak-Ukrainian cooperation at the level of cities and municipalities
Leads the strategic direction of Mayors of Slovakia, develops partnerships and represents the organization externally. Coordinates cooperation between municipalities and partners in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Ukraine, and oversees the fulfillment of priorities and initiatives. On the basis of a mandate from the Ukrainian platform Mayors' Club, he is responsible for cooperation for Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He is a diplomat with more than 15 years of experience from Brussels, Kyiv and Bratislava.
Mgr. Juraj Svrček, MBA, MSc., MPA
Secretary and Director of the Office
Ensures the day-to-day management of Mayors of Slovakia and its administrative and economic operations. Responsible for maintaining documentation, setting up processes and implementing decisions, as well as for the transparent functioning of the office. Focuses on economic consulting and process management. Has more than a decade of experience in business, management and consulting, and professional education in economics, analytics, marketing, artificial intelligence and public administration.
Mgr. Elena Valenteje
Vice-Chairwoman for Public Administration and Regional Development
Participates in developing cooperation with local governments and identifying their needs in order to support regional initiatives of Mayors of Slovakia. Contributes to the content direction of activities, preparation of municipal projects, and building partnerships. Since 2018, she has served as the mayor of the municipality of Radobica. She has also gained experience working at the Municipal Office in Partizánske in the areas of projects, culture, cross-border cooperation, and the development of local communities.
Bc. Jakub Fekiač
Vice-Chairman for Diplomatic Relations
Develops international partnerships and supports the global cooperation of Mayors of Slovakia. Collaborates on preparing negotiations with foreign partners and strengthening the international interconnectedness of initiatives. He is the founder and managing partner of the international HR company Edgar Baker and a board member of the Investment Support Association. He has more than 15 years of experience in human resources management and works with investors from Europe, the USA, and Asia.
Ing. Milan Mihaľo
Vice-Chairman for Quality and Methodology
Responsible for the methodological setup of projects and professional supervision of the quality of their outputs. Participates in setting standards, methodologies, and the systematic management of project processes at Mayors of Slovakia. Has many years of experience in project and process consulting and quality management systems. Previously served as Director of the Inspectorate of the Slovak Trade Inspection for the Košice Region.